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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session-Day 12, February 23, 2026-AM

Wyoming House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , if the doctor says you shall do this and they don't do that, does that go against their code of ethics
  • </c><00:58:05.040><c> on</c> that go against their code of ethics on that go against their code of ethics
  • Um, and I'll just remind the body that pharmacists have a code of ethics.
  • </c> pharmacists have a code of ethics. pharmacists have a code of ethics.
  • </c> bullet points in that code of ethics bullet points in that code of ethics states<01:04:44.240><c
Keywords: 916, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • David Bore along with ethics. So what this... Mr. David Bore, along with ethics.
  • So I think ethics typically upholds this, and we do have Mr.
Summary: The committee met on May 12 with a quorum present and first took up HCR 74 by Representative Beham, which would establish a Louisiana-United Kingdom Trade Commission. The author said the proposal would mirror the existing Louisiana-Ireland trade commission and serve as an umbrella group to promote exchanges in trade, academics, financial services, insurance, economic development, and the arts. Members asked about the commission’s purpose and whether members would be paid; the author said they would not be compensated. Representative Marcelle spoke in support, citing the benefits of the Ireland commission, and the committee reported HCR 74 favorably without objection. The committee then considered SCR 38 by Senator Klein-Peter, which repeals Joint Rule No. 7 relating to the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee. Technical amendments to the title were offered and adopted. The senator explained the measure was tied to a separate study commission he had created to address water quality and sediment issues in the Atchafalaya Basin, which he said were contributing to stagnant hypoxia and harming the fishing industry. Members discussed sediment, dredging, runoff, and possible ways to manage river silt, and Representative Marcelle expressed interest in the water-quality effort. The resolution was reported favorably with amendments. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 495 by Senator Klein-Peter on campaign finance disclosures. The bill would raise the threshold for unitemized contributions from $200, change the definition of participation in elections to focus on making expenditures, extend the annual report deadline from February 28 to March 15, allow leadership PACs to pay for replacing or cleaning items damaged in connection with public office, and treat the second party primary as an election for filing purposes. The author said the bill was shortened from a much larger draft after working with ethics staff and was intended to make reporting more practical for campaigns and PACs. The transcript cuts off before any final action on SB 495 is shown.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • David Bore along with ethics. So what this... Mr. David Bore, along with ethics.
  • So I think ethics typically upholds this, and we do have Mr.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Postsecondary Feb 4th, 2026

Education Postsecondary

Transcript Highlights:
  • evaluation of artificial intelligence data results, the limitations of artificial intelligence, and the ethical
  • making sure that we're putting some guardrails on the high school side of it with regards to the ethical
  • use of artificial intelligence. ...on the high school side of it with regards to the ethical use of
Bills: S7038, S1694
Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary heard and approved CS/SB 1694, which would revise general education core standards at public postsecondary institutions to incorporate technology-related instruction. The adopted amendment shifted the bill away from creating a sixth core course and instead required technology integration within existing core courses to include digital literacy, AI tool application, and related instruction in areas such as software engineering, networks, databases, and cybersecurity as applicable. For high school computer science courses, the amendment added guidance on critical evaluation of AI results, AI limitations, and ethical use of AI. The committee adopted the amendment and then voted the bill favorably. The committee also took up confirmation appointments on tabs 1 through 2 and, on one motion, recommended confirmation of all appointees favorably. In addition, it considered SPB 7038 on postsecondary education and workforce development, which addresses tuition and fee policies, consumer protections, career and technical education, student acceleration, and institutional operations. Members asked about dual enrollment expansion, CIE licensure exemptions, and the removal of the Classic Learning Test as a fee-waiver qualifier; staff said the dual enrollment change was intended to expand student options without necessarily increasing enrollment, the CLT removal was an error to be corrected, and a Florida Dental Association representative raised concern about preserving the long-standing exemption for dental assisting programs. The committee moved SPB 7038 as a committee bill and reported it favorably.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I am the President of PORAC, the Peace Officers Research Association of California.
  • their client, “Don’t say anything to the police,” every workplace safety attorney will basically be ethically
  • Bad actors harm farm workers and undercut ethical, law-abiding employers, with just 5% of FLCs responsible
  • Bad actors harm farm workers and undercut ethical, law-abiding employers, with just 5% of FLCs responsible
Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public safety, labor enforcement, pensions, and workplace safety. AB 1054 would create a voluntary DROP-style retirement option for CHP officers and Cal Fire firefighters to help retain experienced personnel; supporters said it would be cost-neutral and help staffing, while an opponent warned it could affect bond ratings and create pension risk. The bill passed the committee 4-0 and was sent to Appropriations. AB 2129, which would improve Cal Fire compensation to aid recruitment and retention, also passed 4-0 to Appropriations with support from firefighters and no opposition. AB 1383, a broader PEPRA-related measure lowering retirement age and adjusting compensation caps for public safety workers, drew extensive support from firefighters and peace officers and strong opposition from cities, counties, and other local government groups over long-term pension costs; after debate over fiscal impacts, it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. The committee also considered AB 605 on refinery safe staffing during shutdowns, prompted by layoffs and reduced staffing at refineries such as Phillips 66 Wilmington. Supporters argued the bill would protect workers and nearby communities during refinery wind-downs, while petroleum and business groups said closures are not inevitable and opposed the bill’s premise. The bill passed 3-0 to Environmental Quality. AB 1859 would let joint labor-management committees access public works sites to help detect wage theft and safety violations; construction labor supporters backed it as an enforcement tool, while laborers, local governments, and builders raised concerns about duplication, property access, and project disruption. It passed 2-0 to Judiciary, on call. The committee then heard AB 2321, a pilot program allowing county district attorneys in Alameda and Santa Clara to investigate workplace deaths, which supporters said would address Cal/OSHA’s backlog and weak enforcement; employers and safety practitioners opposed it, citing expertise, due process, and overlapping investigations. It passed 2-0 to Appropriations, on call. Finally, AB 2575 began testimony on healthcare AI guardrails, with the author and nurses arguing that AI should support, not replace, clinical judgment and that patient safety requires human oversight.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jul 22nd, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • In fact, our research is global. Through fundraising, private donations, and some government...
  • We take that into account with our research.
  • It may be early, it may be advanced, but those are the facts that the research shows.
  • We try to raise a lot of private donations that ultimately go into the research bucket.
  • And then what other research... How much research have we done, Madam Chair?
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Emile Michael to be Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and Mr.
  • It's a huge asset in terms of research, as well as the private sector research capability.
  • Is it your intention to maintain support for research across the board?
  • I think it is the opportunity to do advanced research. research do advanced engineering that has a mission
  • Let me ask about Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or DEPSCOR.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on military procurement and modernization, with significant discussions surrounding the Air Force's capabilities and strategic needs. Key topics included the urgent need for recapitalization of the Air Force's fighter squadrons, as well as the importance of integrating new technologies like autonomous systems to bolster military effectiveness. Several senators raised concerns about the current resources available to the Air National Guard and the potential loss of skilled service members if recapitalization plans are not swiftly developed. There were also discussions on the importance of maintaining air superiority in light of evolving threats, particularly from adversaries like China.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (05/09/2025)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • I went back and I did some research, and I've made some modifications to it.
  • Research has shown that children not.
  • Previous<00:45:37.680><c> research</c><00:45:38.400><c> has</c><00:45:38.800><c> shown</c> Previous research
  • </c><01:01:41.040><c> shows</c> elevated suicide risk and research shows elevated suicide risk and research
  • We also have our Eddie ethical hunters.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/26/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Another body of research demonstrates that school nurses in school nurse interventions are associated
  • </c> unprecedented circumstances with unprecedented circumstances with educated,<01:26:40.960><c> ethical
  • ><01:26:41.679><c> decision-making,</c><01:26:42.560><c> and</c><01:26:42.719><c> a</c> educated, ethical
  • decision-making, and a educated, ethical decision-making, and a deep<01:26:43.199><c> compassion</c>
  • students to learn and grow in environments that are compassionate toward their humanity because the research
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Education Funding (09/30/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • warrant articles, HB 10 establishing a parental bill of rights, HB 235 amending the educator code of ethics
  • HB 235 amending the educator code of ethics.
  • I think the word 'cherish' is there, and they did a great deal of research into the history of the meaning
  • I think the word 'cherish' is there, and they did a great deal of research into the history of the meaning
  • 01:21:31.199><c> there's</c><01:21:31.440><c> a</c> "Look at merger, maybe, but there's a lot of research
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Education Funding Committee Subcommittee on Adequacy and Funding Sources opened its second meeting by reviewing four retained bills assigned to it: HB 651, HB 772, HB 491, and HB 734. The chair said the goal was to compare the bills across the board, consider whether any one of them should be the committee’s recommended vehicle, and then vote on a recommendation to the full committee. He noted the bills would move out before November 21 and be taken up on the House floor in January, while related LSRs were also being developed for the coming session. Representative Ames argued that HB 651 should be the main vehicle because it would substantially raise the adequacy base and adjust differential aid categories to better reflect real school costs, including poverty, special education, and English learner needs. He described the bill as building on court guidance and said the current funding formula is far below actual district needs. He also supported HB 491 as a study vehicle to examine revenue options, saying the legislature needs informed choices about how to pay for the changes. Representative Damon strongly backed HB 651 and HB 491, citing constitutional obligations, the Conval and Rand rulings, and large projected funding increases for districts such as Claremont, Windham, and communities in the chair’s district if HB 651 had passed earlier. Representative Fellows said he has an LSR similar to HB 491 that would study existing and new revenue options using criteria such as revenue potential, administrative cost, affected groups, implementation timeline, and implementation cost, with input from revenue administration and outside agencies. Representative Papich Muller emphasized constitutional separation-of-powers concerns, reading Article 83 and saying he was not comfortable with the broad claim that “cherish” clearly mandates a specific spending level, though he said he intends to follow Supreme Court guidance. Representative Ricky read testimony from a local school board member arguing that the state already imposes many mandates on schools while providing the least funding in the country, and that HB 651 would help restore meaningful local control. No final vote or action was taken in the portion provided, though the chair had indicated the subcommittee would vote before adjournment.
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

ALC-PEER Mar 17th, 2026

ALC-PEER

Transcript Highlights:
  • "I find it really hard to approve money to go to the Board of Election Commissions and Ethics Commission
  • Now, I believe—I haven't researched this—I understand..." "A differential pay plan.
  • Now, I believe—I haven't researched this—but lately, Boonville and Arkadelphia are two of the sites that
Summary: The committee considered a series of appropriation, fund transfer, and reserve requests across multiple agencies. Section B temporary appropriations included funding for state technology upgrades, personnel management staffing and IT skills assessment, court reporters and interpreters, crime victim claims, juvenile sex offender assessments, radiation lab testing, and higher education workforce grants and credentialing pathways. Additional items covered an ARPA grant for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith LPN program, an IIJA grant for the Oil and Gas Commission’s critical minerals work, a restricted reserve transfer for State Police vehicle purchases, a transfer to the Arkansas Heroes Program, and cash fund requests for the Real Estate Commission’s AV system and HVAC work. Most of these items were approved by voice vote. One budget classification transfer request from the Commissioner of State Lands drew extended questioning and was ultimately not approved. Members questioned the $250,000 transfer to operating expenses tied to the purchase of a West Little Rock office building, the ongoing lease costs at the prior location, and whether the agency had adequately planned for building-related expenses. After discussion, the motion failed, and members told the agency to tighten spending and return if needed. The committee then took up 15 pay plan appropriation requests totaling $25.7 million and approved them after discussion with DFA, DHS, Corrections, and the State Board of Election Commissioners. Members focused heavily on DHS staffing shortages at human development centers, where officials said vacancies and turnover were driven by overtime and burnout rather than pay alone; one member asked DHS to submit a written plan to address the issue. Corrections reported the pay plan had improved hiring and retention. The committee also approved overtime appropriations for Emergency Management and Military. Reports on reserve funds, the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund, tobacco settlement, State Central Services, Education Adequacy, Medicaid Trust, IIJA, and revenue transfer activity were received. The Medicaid Trust Fund report prompted significant concern about February’s $90 million draw; DHS said the month was unusually high because of cash-flow timing and that the fund should end the year with a balance between $150 million and $200 million, while lawmakers noted a second $100 million set-aside is planned for FY27. The final discussion centered on DHS’s state hospital damage claim and reconstruction funding, where members expressed disappointment that insurance reimbursement would likely return only about $1.8 million now and possibly about $97,000 more later, far less than the roughly $5 million initially expected. DHS explained the policy was based on actual cash value and depreciation for old buildings, and said the work would proceed on Unit 3 for secured restoration because it was the most cost-effective option.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/17/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Anderson is an experienced leader, researcher, and expert in dementia care with a track record of developing
  • this is really a prohibition on public monies being spent on abortion, which is a weighty religious, ethical
  • And whereas research indicates that OSA disproportionately affects Latino, Black, Asian American, and
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the pledge, attendance, and a series of guest introductions and recognitions, including the Dr. of the Day, Korean community guests, students, local officials, and a proclamation honoring the future USS Arizona SSN-803 and the USS Arizona Legacy Foundation. The chamber also announced committee assignments and took up several procedural motions, including reconsideration motions on HB 4027 and HB 2444, both of which were granted and returned to third reading. The House then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider measures on Calendar Numbers One and Two. In Committee of the Whole, HB 4034, dealing with CTE-related issues, was amended and reported do pass after debate over concerns from Tempe Union High School District and EVIT, with supporters saying the bill clarified statute and reduced future disputes. HB 2444 was amended and reported do pass. HB 2992, a pilot program related to sexual abuse prevention, drew opposition over concerns about opt-out instruction, pilot status, and classroom burdens, but it passed Committee of the Whole on a 31-21 division vote after amendments. HB 4027, involving highway naming, was amended and reported do pass despite objections that the amendment still appeared to elevate Charlie Kirk over the existing Ed Pastor designation. On third reading, HB 293 passed 31-22 and HB 2502 passed 37-16. HB 2229, relating to maternal services and funding for pregnancy resource centers, generated extensive debate over abortion-related implications and was defeated 26-27, though a motion to reconsider later succeeded 27-21. HB 2533 failed on reconsideration, while HB 2750 passed 44-9 and HB 2999, a special taxing districts bill tied to housing affordability, passed 32-21 after supporters argued it would lower financing costs and help build more affordable homes. H.C.M. 2009, urging federal action to streamline access to minerals on federal land withdrawals, passed 31-22. The House adjourned until the next day after additional announcements and personal privilege remarks, including a proclamation for Sleep Apnea Awareness Month and a call for more efficient floor action.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • These lawsuits divert money away from vital research and development. development in the defense industry
  • Our defense contractors are those that are building our weapons and doing major research to defend our
  • the identity of the litigation funder and helps determine whether or not there's undue influence, ethical
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Jan 14th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • findings of such inquiry and the evidence adduced at the public hearings, the Senate Committee on Ethics
  • The Senator of the First District, Senator Gaetz, chair of the Ethics and Elections Committee, you are
  • regional, and local offices, boards, and commissions, and, as required by Rule 12.7, the Committee on Ethics
  • The Committee on Ethics and Elections submits its report with recommendations.
  • The Committee on Ethics and Elections submits its report with recommendations.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then received and adopted, by a 39-0 vote, a committee report confirming 52 gubernatorial appointments to various state, regional, and local boards and commissions. The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities. Senator Simon described it as a broad rural renaissance package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program, housing and transportation investments, and additional education and health care support. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping rural health provisions after Florida secured federal rural health funding and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties spoke in support, though some raised questions about eligibility for certain rural grants and the distribution of federal funds. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then took up CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gaetz said the bill responds to the Auditor General’s findings by separating scholarship funding from public-school funding, requiring student identification and verification, reducing scholarship organization fees, tightening payment and audit rules, and creating a stabilization fund for scholarship demand. Three amendments were adopted, including removal of a declining-enrollment provision from this bill and changes to enrollment documentation and withdrawal procedures. Senators debated the bill’s impact on accountability, public schools, and scholarship providers, but generally supported the reforms. The bill passed 38-0. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify SB 250 and CS/SB 318 to the House, welcomed Palm Beach County Day participants, and adjourned until the following Thursday.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think if there is a problem, you could ask KF or the Ethics Committee if you could spend that money
  • And I think if there is a problem, you could ask KF or the Ethics Committee if you could spend that money
  • And I think if there is a problem, you could ask KF or the Ethics Committee if you could spend that money
  • don't think I have a yes button today, but I think this is a duplication because we already have an Ethics
  • ><00:15:14.800><c> already</c><00:15:15.079><c> have</c><00:15:15.199><c> an</c><00:15:15.320><c> Ethics
Summary: The committee met with opening prayer, pledge, and procedural reminders, then took up two election-related bills. House Bill 373, sponsored by Rep. Wade Williams, would modernize campaign finance law to allow campaign funds to pay for reasonable security measures for state candidates, officeholders, their families, and campaign or office staff. Williams said the bill uses campaign funds only, not state dollars, and is modeled on recently changed federal language. Members discussed whether the coverage included all state officeholders and close family members, and supporters cited increasing threats and harassment toward public officials; one member opposed the bill, warning about possible misuse and fraud. The bill passed with favorable expression. The committee then heard House Bill 455, sponsored by Rep. Patrick Flannery, which creates an Office of Election Investigations and Security within the Attorney General’s office. Flannery said the bill would codify existing practices, establish a complaint and allegation review process, create a voter fraud hotline, and provide for investigations, referrals, and legislative oversight. Members asked about cost and whether the office duplicated existing functions such as the Public Integrity Office; Flannery responded that the bill creates a statutorily defined office and is intended to make the process less dependent on who holds the office. Supporters said the measure could improve transparency and voter trust, while opponents argued it duplicates existing agencies, could increase government size and cost, and might expose people to harassment or retaliation. The bill also passed with favorable expression, and the committee then adjourned.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Education Funding (01/20/2026)

Education Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:20:08.720><c> Um,</c> Parenthetically, when I was doing my research on this bill, I had spoken
  • We also have an ethical responsibility.
  • That's<04:26:11.760><c> just</c><04:26:12.000><c> ethically</c><04:26:12.960><c> wrong.
  • We have a That's just ethically wrong. We have a legal<04:26:14.319><c> obligation.
  • </c> We also have an ethical responsibility. We also have an ethical responsibility.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Rules Committee Apr 29th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Going through the process of research...
  • Going through the process of researching this, he was convicted, charged with 11 violations, convicted
  • I'm trying to do some quick research up here and find out what the 10 charges are.
  • Do some quick research up here and find out what the 10 charges are.
  • I have always prioritized good governance, ethical governance, and public trust, and I will continue
Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules established a quorum and first approved several items without required appearances, including the appointments of Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Trinidad Solis, M.D., and Gerald Talbert, M.D., to the Medical Board of California, along with references of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments. The committee then heard testimony on two State Bar of California appointments requiring appearance: George Cardona, J.D., for Chief Trial Counsel, and Laura Enderton Speed, J.D., for Executive Director. Cardona described his first four years as chief trial counsel, emphasizing reforms after the Girardi matter, including stronger conflict-of-interest and gift rules, tighter trust-account investigations, more data tracking, and efforts to reduce case backlogs and discipline disparities. Senators questioned him about the John Eastman disbarment case, the office’s role and jurisdiction, racial and Latino discipline disparities, unauthorized practice of law by notarios, staffing vacancies, and the use of AI in pleadings and internal work. Public witnesses from the State Bar, SEIU Local 1000, and others supported his confirmation, and the committee voted 3-0 to advance his appointment to the full Senate. Enderton Speed said she sought the executive director role to help restore public trust, strengthen discipline and admissions, and address the February 2025 bar exam problems. Senators asked about the State Bar’s budget deficit, hiring freeze, long-term fiscal stability, the bar exam audit and litigation, safeguards against conflicts and gifts, and the decision to move the February exam largely remote before returning to in-person administration for July. Public witnesses also supported her confirmation, citing leadership, accessibility, and a focus on core functions. The committee voted 5-0 to advance her appointment to the full Senate. The meeting ended with remarks honoring Senator Jones on his final day on the committee and a cake presentation before adjournment to executive session.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Health Care & Wellness

Transcript Highlights:
  • at the joint memorial, the Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General, academic researchers
  • Families like mine are often the ones fighting for answers, funding research, and pushing science forward
  • Progress happened not because of a large trial, but because families refuse to give up and researchers
  • not because treatments don't work, but because our lives don't fit neatly into this traditional research
  • state-required paperwork with inaccurate information, and it's untenable for any nurse legally and ethically
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/27/2026 - House Regulatory Oversight

Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • Isabelle Gutwin, our new attorney—or, I'm sorry, intern, majority research staff—and Diana Clay, who's
  • been around from last session, senior research analyst, majority research staff.
  • At its core, this bill is not anti-medicine; it's pro-ethics, pro-consent, pro-freedom.
  • Those vaccines in the research showing MMR vaccine, which is measles, rubella, varicella, polio.
Bills: HB2086, HB2248, HB2688
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health May 19th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • we can make sure that those that are practicing medicine in this state are doing so to the highest ethical
  • I'm a social science researcher, owner, and principal consultant of Ladder Logic LLC, a small business
  • the San Antonio Crisis Response System, which has resulted in... in the publication of my doctoral research
  • My research has focused on the intersection of homelessness, housing, law enforcement, criminal justice
  • Research from Texas Tech shows that 77% of homeless individuals have experienced mental health illness